Sr Manager SC Commercialization PM
Lamb Weston
Washington, DC
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Best Practices, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Food Services, Fortune 500 Customers, Healthcare, Leadership, Manufacturing, Market Entry Strategy, Marketing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Product Marketing, Product/Service Launch, Project Execution, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Requirements, Restaurant, Risk, Sales, Startup, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
30+ days ago
Location: Statewide Multi Use, WA
Job Requisition ID: Req-258965
Time Type: Full time
About Lamb Weston
You've probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.
A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You'll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you'll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar - together.
If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.
Job Description Summary
Lamb Weston is seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Manager, Commercialization Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives that bring innovative products and services to market. This role is pivotal in bridging product development, marketing, operations, and sales to ensure seamless execution of commercialization strategies. The ideal candidate is a seasoned project leader with a strong business acumen, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for delivering market-ready solutions.
Job Description
* Lead end-to-end project management for new product launches, product sourcing transitions, and supplier changes, ensuring cross-functional alignment, timely execution, and seamless market readiness.
* Develop and manage commercialization projects through various project management processes: integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, communication, risk and stakeholder engagement.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and sales to drive project execution.
* Responsible for the supply chain components of the stage-gate review.
* Serve as the primary point of contact for commercialization initiatives, providing clear, consistent updates to senior leadership and stakeholders, highlighting risks, dependencies, and progress.
* Provide strategic direction and leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment, accountability, and coordinated execution.
* Drive post-launch reviews and continuous improvement efforts to optimize future product introductions.
* Drives continuous improvement of the new product introduction process.
* Champion best practices in project management and commercialization frameworks.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Education/ Certifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field required; MBA or PMP certification preferred.
Skills and Experience:
* 8+ years of experience in project management, commercialization, or product launch roles.
* Proven track record of successfully managing complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong understanding of go-to-market strategies, product lifecycle management, and regulatory requirements.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience in consumer goods, healthcare, technology, or manufacturing industries.
* Ability to influence and lead without direct authority.
* Demonstrated executive presence
* Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
* Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity across teams.
Physical Environment/Demands:
* Some travel may be required, up to 25%.
* Most
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